Sheldon wrote:
> On Jan 15, 9:51�am, "Jean B." > wrote:
>> Sheldon wrote:
>>> On Jan 14, 10:11 pm, "l, not -l" > wrote:
>>>> On 14-Jan-2009, phaeton > wrote:
>>>>> Anyways...... I have superglue, and I could glue the biggest fragment
>>>>> back in to make it 'less noticeable'. But is it a good idea? Will the
>>>>> dishwasher just blow that piece off again?
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Superglue does not hold up well long-term in damp/wet applications.
>>> Superglue also doesn't do well on porous surfaces... but then let's
>>> not be too quick, by now Super Glue might make many versions.
>>>> Epoxy would be a better choice than superglue.
>>> Again, there are many, many versions of epoxies with different
>>> properties.
>>> For repairing ceramics I can highly recommend Gorrila Glue... from
>>> personal experience I know it is not only waterproof (easily survives
>>> auto dishwashers), also survives baking oven temps. �Gorilla Glue
>>> (like most glues) works best when clamped during curing... how to
>>> clamp a chip on a dish is the real problem... In certain situations
>>> I've had good results with heavy rubberbands, I've even applied
>>> tourniquets.
>> How long does it need to cure? �I have a lovely, handmade plate,
>> that I'd love to glue back together.
>
> Gorrila Glue fully cures in 24 hours... their web site is very
> informative, I strongly suggest reading every word. Gorrilla Glue
> expands as it cures so use about half as much as you think you
> need.... make sure the surfaces are clean, free of loose debris, and
> dampen one surface with water, place glue on dry surface, spread with
> a toothpic (check out your clamping method prior to gluing). For home
> use I suggest buying the smallest size, it dosen't have a very long
> shelf life, about two years... and as with all these types of glues
> squeeze the air out of the bottle before capping, also a good Idea to
> then store bottle upside down.
>
Thanks. The main problem will be clamping. I really wish I had
my dad's clamps!!!!

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Jean B.